Canadian Orwellian world: Lockdowns, vaccines passports and more

[Benjamin]

If you have 29:13 to spare, here is a good overview from Old Money Luxury of the Bronfman family. The story overall stays pretty neutral and glosses over a few things, but shows the family's influence going deep. It only touches on Epstein and NXIVM but doesn't get very dark. But with even a little bit of background knowledge, you can see how dark it gets.

It's interesting to note, that the originator of the Bronfman legacy was started by Samuel Bronfman who, as the story goes, was born on a ship coming to Canada. His parents, Mindel and Yechiel Bronfman (a tobacco farmer), were from either Otachi or Soroki, which are actually located in present day Moldova, not Romania. Watching Candace Owens' show today (which will probably get posted properly in that thread), she talks about the Jews coming out of the Pale of Settlement going through Italy to America and (some) becoming gangsters. Moldova was a part of the Pale.

 

[Voyageur]

Watching Candace Owens' show today (which will probably get posted properly in that thread), she talks about the Jews coming out of the Pale of Settlement going through Italy to America and (some) becoming gangsters. Moldova was a part of the Pale.

Yeah, the phrase beyond the pale was referenced, although it has different meaning today.

The Bronfman's were from my geographical location growing up. They were front and center in the press along with other magnets such as the Desmarais. They were the philanthropists - hospitals, libraries, whatever it took to put on a mask of sanity.

One can read of them from The Frank Report:

To meet the growing demand, Sam bought up farmland along the border and built an underground pipeline to pump his liquor – nicknamed, “Seagram Chickencock,” a mixture of pure alcohol, sulfuric acid, caramel, water and aged rye whiskey – into the USA. Between 1920 and 1930, 34,000 Americans died from alcohol poisoning.

 

[Benjamin]

I was in a really weird headspace this morning. I'm not sure why. But, later in the day, I was following a line of inquirey that lead to something else and, oh boy, was it interesting. I had a long conversation with Grok that started with G. Raymond Chang, founder of CI Global, that ended up with a some surprising connections. I know Grok is not popular with a lot of people but I wouldn't have found these connections without it. My original query is something else and will post about later.

Comprehensive Summary of Persons and Their Connections​

The following is a name-by-name compilation of individuals mentioned throughout the discussion, excluding any references to COVID-19-related topics [because there was nothing of interest that I could find]. Each entry provides a brief summary of the person's background and role, followed by their documented connections to others in the context of philanthropy, business, education, and related networks. The summaries are derived from the discussed details, emphasizing overlapping affiliations in Jewish leadership, charitable endeavors, and professional ties. Connections are bidirectional where applicable, and the list is organized alphabetically by last name for clarity.

- Leonard Abramson: Founder of U.S. Healthcare, a health insurance company; philanthropist supporting health and education initiatives. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, collaborating with Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, Michael Steinhardt, and others on Jewish philanthropy and identity programs.

- Conrad Black: Canadian-British newspaper publisher, financier, and author; former leader of Hollinger International Inc.; convicted of fraud in 2007 and pardoned by Donald Trump in 2019. Connections: Chairman of Hollinger International, where Leslie Wexner, Henry Kissinger, and Richard Perle served as board directors; indirect ties to the Bronfman family through elite Canadian business networks and to Jeffrey Epstein via contact records and shared social circles.

- Sara Bronfman: Member of the Bronfman family; involved in philanthropy and controversial organizations like NXIVM. Connections: Daughter of Edgar Bronfman Sr.; sister to Clare Bronfman; indirect ties to Jeffrey Epstein's network through family associations; part of the broader Bronfman family network including Charles Bronfman and Edgar Bronfman Jr.

- Alexandra (Alex) Bronfman: Co-founder and co-owner of Bellair Capital, a family office; former executive in visual effects and film [MARZ VFX- Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies VFX- yeah, that's the company's name]; board director at Sinai Health Foundation; participant in the Wexner Heritage Program. Connections: Member of the Bronfman family; daughter or relative in the extended lineage including Charles Bronfman and Edgar Bronfman Sr.; ties to G. Raymond Chang through shared donor status at Sinai Health Foundation; connected to Leslie Wexner via participation in the Wexner Heritage Program; indirect links to Michael Steinhardt and Charles Bronfman through family involvement in Birthright Israel and Mega Group.

- Charles Bronfman: Philanthropist and former co-chairman of Seagram Company; focused on Jewish education and youth programs. Connections: Co-founder of the Mega Group/Study Group with Leslie Wexner; co-founder of Birthright Israel with Michael Steinhardt; brother to Edgar Bronfman Sr.; father or relative to Alexandra Bronfman; ties to G. Raymond Chang via shared donor status at Trans Canada Trail, Toronto International Film Festival, and Sinai Health Foundation; indirect connections to Conrad Black through elite Canadian business networks and Jeffrey Epstein's circle.

- Clare Bronfman: Member of the Bronfman family; convicted in NXIVM-related cases; philanthropist. Connections: Daughter of Edgar Bronfman Sr.; sister to Sara Bronfman; part of the extended Bronfman network including Charles Bronfman; indirect ties to Jeffrey Epstein through family and NXIVM intersections.

- Edgar Bronfman Jr.: Business executive; former CEO of Warner Music Group; member of the Bronfman family. Connections: Son of Edgar Bronfman Sr.; brother to Sara and Clare Bronfman; indirect ties to Jeffrey Epstein via family network; part of broader Bronfman affiliations with Leslie Wexner and Michael Steinhardt through Mega Group.

- Edgar Bronfman Sr.: Former president of the World Jewish Congress; philanthropist and Seagram executive. Connections: Father to Edgar Bronfman Jr., Sara Bronfman, and Clare Bronfman; brother to Charles Bronfman; member of the Mega Group/Study Group with Leslie Wexner and Michael Steinhardt; indirect ties to Jeffrey Epstein through his network; connections to Conrad Black via elite circles and Epstein associations.

- Kyra Bronfman: Potential relative in the Bronfman family; alumnus of the Wexner Heritage Program (Atlanta 18 cohort). Connections: Linked to the extended Bronfman family, including Alexandra Bronfman; ties to Leslie Wexner through Wexner program alumni status.

- Peter Bronfman: Member of the Bronfman family; philanthropist. Connections: Brother to Edward Bronfman; part of the family network including Charles Bronfman; commemorated through the Peter Bronfman Learning Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University, linking to G. Raymond Chang via the named school.

- Rabbi Sharon Brous: Founding rabbi of IKAR in Los Angeles; senior fellow in Jewish organizations. Connections: Alumnus of the Bronfman Youth Fellowship; faculty member in the Wexner Heritage Program, linking to Leslie Wexner and the Bronfman family through leadership development pipelines.

- Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl: Senior rabbi at Central Synagogue in New York. Connections: Alumnus of the Bronfman Youth Fellowship; advanced to Wexner Graduate Fellowship (Class 8); faculty in Wexner programs, connecting to Leslie Wexner and the Bronfman family via fellowship overlaps.

- G. Raymond Chang: Jamaican-born [Chinese] Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist; founder of CI Financial; former chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). Connections: Shared donor status with the Bronfman family at Sinai Health Foundation, Trans Canada Trail, and Toronto International Film Festival; the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University houses the Peter Bronfman Learning Centre, creating institutional overlap.

- Lester Crown: Industrialist and chairman of Henry Crown and Company (parent of General Dynamics); philanthropist in Chicago Jewish community. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, collaborating with Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt on Jewish initiatives.

- Jeffrey Epstein: Financier and convicted sex offender; involved in elite social and financial networks. Connections: Long-term associate of Leslie Wexner (primary client and power of attorney holder); ties to Edgar Bronfman Sr., Edgar Bronfman Jr., and Conrad Black through contact records and events; indirect links to Charles Bronfman and Michael Steinhardt via overlapping networks.

- Max Fisher: Oil and real estate tycoon; philanthropist in pro-Israel causes. Connections: Early member of the Mega Group/Study Group, connected to Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt.

- Irving "Yitz" Greenberg: Rabbi and educator; former president of the Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation. Connections: Faculty in the Wexner Heritage Program, linking to Leslie Wexner; involved in Birthright Israel development, connecting to Michael Steinhardt and Charles Bronfman.

- Henry Kissinger: Former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor; diplomat and author. Connections: Board director at Hollinger International (1996–2005), serving alongside Leslie Wexner, Richard Perle, and Conrad Black.

- Ronald Lauder: Heir to Estée Lauder; president of the World Jewish Congress; philanthropist in European Jewish revival. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, collaborating with Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt.

- Marvin Lender: Leader in the bagel industry [um...ok? Interesting to note though, in the Epstein files, Epstein had an insane fascination with bagles and cream cheese. Yeah, I actually read a bunch of those emails. As far as I can tell, they're just bagles and cream cheese.]; philanthropist in community development. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, connected to Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt.

- Harvey "Bud" Meyerhoff: Real estate developer; philanthropist supporting Baltimore Jewish institutions. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, collaborating with Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt.

- Richard Perle: Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense; foreign policy advisor. Connections: Board director and co-chairman of Hollinger Digital at Hollinger International (1994–2004), serving with Conrad Black, Henry Kissinger, and Leslie Wexner; criticized in Hollinger governance reports.

- Charles Schusterman: Energy investor; philanthropist funding young Jewish leaders. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, connected to Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt.

- Steven Spielberg: Film director and producer; philanthropist in Holocaust education and Jewish culture. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, collaborating with Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt.

- Michael Steinhardt: Hedge fund manager; philanthropist focused on Jewish education and identity. Connections: Co-founder of Birthright Israel with Charles Bronfman; member of the Mega Group/Study Group with Leslie Wexner and others; indirect ties to Jeffrey Epstein via networks; links to Conrad Black through elite circles.

- Laurence Tisch: Former chairman of Loews Corporation; philanthropist in media and culture. Connections: Member of the Mega Group/Study Group, connected to Leslie Wexner, Charles Bronfman, and Michael Steinhardt.

- Leslie Wexner: Founder of L Brands; philanthropist in Jewish leadership programs. Connections: Co-founder of the Mega Group/Study Group with Charles Bronfman; primary associate of Jeffrey Epstein; board director at Hollinger International with Conrad Black, Henry Kissinger, and Richard Perle; founder of the Wexner Foundation, linking to Alexandra Bronfman and Bronfman Youth Fellowship alumni like Rabbi Sharon Brous and Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl.

- Rabbi David Wolkenfeld: Rabbi of Ohev Sholom Congregation in Washington, D.C.; leader in rabbinical organizations. Connections: Alumnus of the Bronfman Youth Fellowship; advanced to Wexner Graduate Fellowship, connecting to Leslie Wexner and the Bronfman family.